By Our Reporter BIRNIN KEBBI (CONVERSEER) – The Nigerian military has handed over the rescued students of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School (GGCSS), Maga, to Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris. The students were abducted by bandits last week but were successfully rescued in a coordinated military operation. The handover ceremony took place in the early…
By Our Reporter PORT HARCOURT (CONVERSEER) – The 6 Division, Nigerian Army, has dismissed as false and malicious recent online allegations claiming that 90 Battalion, Koko, is engulfed in internal power struggles, welfare neglect and financial exploitation. In a statement issued on Wednesday in Port Harcourt, the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Danjuma…
By Archibong Emmanuel CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – A group operating under the aegis of Clans Club International has called on Nigerians to unite against terrorism and support government efforts to end the menace. The group made the appeal yesterday during the club’s 38th Special Converge, held at the Treasureland Hotel & Suites, Calabar, Cross River State….
By Frank Ulom CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – There was a pandemonium on Saturday in Calabar, Cross River State, following the stabbing to death of a man on a sunny afternoon. The incident that occurred inside the Ika Ika Oqua (Marian) Market disrupted economic activities and threw the community into chaos. According to a source who spoke…
By Zagazola Makama ZARIA (CONVERSEER) – Passersby and students of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria were startled on Tuesday when several rounds of ammunition reportedly fell from a moving passenger bus along the Zaria–Katsina highway. It was understood that the incident occurred directly in front of ABU Zaria’s main gate, causing brief panic among pedestrians…
By Zagazola Makama MINA (CONVERSEER) – An armed robbery suspect, Aliyu Salihu of Wushishi Quarters, Minna, has died after attempting to escape from lawful custody, the Niger Police Command has confirmed. Sources said that the incident occurred at about 9:20 AM on 23rd November at the Maitumbi Division. According to the sources, the suspect pretended…
By Joe Udo PORT HARCOURT (CONVERSEER) – The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu has applauded the Rivers State Government for its continued support for the Scheme. Nafiu made the commendation when he visited the State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, at the Government House in Port Harcourt. He particularly thanked…
…attends Kalabari New Year Festival By Nwaorgu Faustinus KALABARI (CONVERSEER) – After 50 days in office, Princewill and key members of Queen Elebabene Da Ogo group of houses headed to the historical town of Elem Kalabari to celebrate the Kalabari New Year in support of the Chief Host and King of the source, HRH Mujahid…
By Joe Udo KATSINA (CONVERSEER) – The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested all Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) personnel in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina for allegedly killing the father of a bandit leader. According to Zagazola Makama, 60-year-old Alhaji Ibrahim Nagode, the father of a known bandit leader, Haruna Ibrahim, also…
By Joe Udo MAIDUGURI (CONVERSEER) – A false alarm raised late Monday night by students of Government Girls College Maiduguri, Borno State caused widespread panic after claims circulated that unknown gunmen had invaded the school’s hostel. Borno state government and security operatives swiftly intervened, confirming that no gunmen were present and that the alarm was…
